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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 650.98 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 650.98 and 312.46 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 650.98 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/650.98 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 650.98 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 203,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,402.80/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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